Lever-Back Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Lever-Back Earrings
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Garnet, Diamond, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Unknown Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s American Lever-Back Earrings
Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Chrome Tourmaline, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 1...
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Tsavorite, Citrine, Yellow Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Citrine, Diamond
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Retro Vintage Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
18k Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Lever-Back Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Quartz, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Lever-Back Earrings
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Diamond, Pearl and Antique Lever-Back Earrings
Ear piercing is very popular everywhere in today’s world. As a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a dependable pair of earrings. Modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings — you can’t go wrong with this must-have accessory. For hundreds of years, lever-back earrings have been a part of this category of alluring jewelry.
The ancient Greeks fashioned earrings from gold that had a similar snapping mechanism to modern-day lever-back earrings. Lever-back earrings, as we know them, have come in and out of fashion over the decades, such as in the Georgian era. The lever back used on earrings in Europe eventually made its way across the Atlantic to jewelry design in the United States.
These accessories are typically thought of as the most reliable and safest way to wear earrings, so they are perfect for larger pieces with multiple stones. Famous jewelers such as Natkina and Tiffany & Co. have crafted gorgeous lever-back earrings for their collections over the years.
Vintage lever-back earrings range in style and appearance and are a charming addition to any wardrobe. Who doesn’t love the finishing touch that earrings can provide for one’s ensemble? A good pair of lever-back earrings can be more eye-catching than a bracelet: Even the most beautiful bangle can be overlooked on the wrist, while earrings, worn on either side of your face, are almost guaranteed to be noticed.
Find a variety of contemporary and antique lever-back earrings designed in styles to match any jewelry collection on 1stDibs.